Gelg 0 Posted October 31, 2013 Hey Guys, Something horrible happened. The button that you press to release springbars on my Panerai got stuck. The springbar holder is in release position all the time. Now the springbar is threatening to run away, releasing the strap, and potentially causing me to lose my watch, if that happens on the highway. Any suggestions how to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted October 31, 2013 These stupid things break on the gen as well. Replace the bars with faux screw bars is the easiest fix if you can't juggle the button back out. Be warned the button can go flying out of the lug as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gelg 0 Posted October 31, 2013 Thanks trailboss! Ill try to get it out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gelg 0 Posted November 9, 2013 Managed to get it out. Pushed the button on the lug at different angles, popped it out a little. Then took a screwdriver, inserted it into the lug, rotated it, and the hook came out all the way. Hopefully it will not get stuck again. I will be extremely careful pushing those lug buttons in the future... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechwarrior 2 Posted November 9, 2013 is not better use "normal" spring bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted November 9, 2013 Managed to get it out. Pushed the button on the lug at different angles, popped it out a little. Then took a screwdriver, inserted it into the lug, rotated it, and the hook came out all the way. Hopefully it will not get stuck again. I will be extremely careful pushing those lug buttons in the future... Good man ,,,,well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xj4sonx 9 Posted November 9, 2013 irony, this happened to me today on my 312 I had already replace the screws on my 026 with the spring bars that look like screws so I ran to the ebay and order another set, until they arrive I am just using a regular fatty spring bar... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gelg 0 Posted November 9, 2013 is not better use "normal" spring bar? I don't think Panerai's come outfitted to be able to accept normal spring bars. It is much more convenient to switch out straps. You are more prone to scratch up the watch if you switch out the straps often with regular spring bars. irony, this happened to me today on my 312 I had already replace the screws on my 026 with the spring bars that look like screws so I ran to the ebay and order another set, until they arrive I am just using a regular fatty spring bar... How do you outfit a panerai to accept springbars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechwarrior 2 Posted November 9, 2013 is not better use "normal" spring bar? I don't think Panerai's come outfitted to be able to accept normal spring bars. It is much more convenient to switch out straps. You are more prone to scratch up the watch if you switch out the straps often with regular spring bars. irony, this happened to me today on my 312 I had already replace the screws on my 026 with the spring bars that look like screws so I ran to the ebay and order another set, until they arrive I am just using a regular fatty spring bar... How do you outfit a panerai to accept springbars? i mean this........ http://www.panatime.com/22respbareyo.html and keep only one strap ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gelg 0 Posted November 9, 2013 i mean this........ http://www.panatime....respbareyo.html and keep only one strap ^_^ I see, I like switching between tan and black strap. Thanks for the info though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostling 40 Posted November 9, 2013 I bought these before, seem to be same as above, work fine: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110665760635 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechwarrior 2 Posted November 9, 2013 maybe spring are good for change straps if you use a little piece of wood for push. no damage on steel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
